Spring Signing Period

[DECKS]

The spring signing period began on the 13th. Any news?

[hawkeye]

www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/1963/KUA-Big-Man-Signs-with-D1-School.php

www.kua.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&sdm=2&sdb=1&nid=600784&bl=/default.aspx

KUA Big Man Signs with D1 School
May 10th, 2011
New England Recruiting Report
Texas native heading to North Carolina to play his college basketball.


Kimball Union Academy post-graduate Waylan Siverand has signed a national letter of intent to attend North Carolina A&T.

Siverand, a six-foot-seven forward, started all 26 games for the Wildcats this year. He is a 2009 graduate of Hightower High School, Houston, Texas.

“We are very proud of Waylan,” said KUA Head Coach Mike Olson. “He worked very hard, both on the court and in the classroom, to accomplish his goal of receiving a Division I scholarship. This is a tribute to his perseverance and work ethic.”

Siverand is a hybrid four-man who impacts the game with his length and tremendous athleticism. A gifted run and jump player, he runs the floor extremely well and plays above the rim to block shots and finish plays on the offensive end.

North Carolina A&T is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. A&T has a strong basketball tradition, winning 19 conference tournament titles since 1972.

[thefriscotxaggie]

interesting if you put his name in yahoo you get hits. he actually had some interest from pepperdine and UCLA out of high school

[oleschoolaggie]

based on this description, his skillset appears to be similar to andrian powell's. at 6'6"/6'7", 165 lbs, dude must be rail thin. i don't anticipate him doing any banging in the paint and that's what we need most. i don't think this is a bibbs quality recruit. seems like a cross between witter and powell...

basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1009791

Waylan Siverand-(L.V.Hightower-Fresno, TX) the 6-foot-6 inch 165 pound small forward was one of the most athletic high energy players at the camp. His length and quickness gave him the ability to guard multiple position and score in transition. He showed the ability to finish at the rim and make the 3 point shot. Siverand is receiving interest from Pepperdine and UCLA.

[thefriscotxaggie]

Kinda an Ed Jones type but at least based on evaluations more agressive.. At this point we really only have two post players Upchurch and the kid from Florida. They both are 4's we dont have a center on the team at this point.

[oleschoolaggie]

May 13, 2011 11:12:04 GMT -5 thefriscotxaggie said:

Kinda an Ed Jones type but at least based on evaluations more agressive.. At this point we really only have two post players Upchurch and the kid from Florida. They both are 4's we dont have a center on the team at this point.

yep, sort of an ej type. i was hoping it would be someone who could fill lester's void. we need a banger who can score, rebound, and defend...

[cnixon79]

Rumor has it that Coach Eaves is playing small next season without a pure post presence. Close connections have informed me thar Jordan Herrer 6-6 200 Wing from Cloud Community College has also signed with NC A&T.

[DECKS]

With no size returning or being recruited Eaves must be planning on returning to the "bombs away" offense.

[Aggie One]

Another kid that was signed earlier was 6-6 shooting guard from the JUCO ranks in Jean Louisme fro Fort Myers, FL. This was his senior high school flim when he was player of the year in his division two years ago.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcwnylG0jio

www.news-press.com/article/20080418/SPORTS01/304180003/Boys-basketball

[bluehaze]

May 16, 2011 11:02:15 GMT -5 DECKS said:

With no size returning or being recruited Eaves must be planning on returning to the "bombs away" offense.

That's what it looks like.

[thefriscotxaggie]

Although the team really does not have any depth at post; they are pretty big at the 2 and 3 spots. And a multide of players 6'6 to 6'7.

Possible starting line up.
Simpson 6"3
Florida JUCO Transfer 6'6
Whitter 6'8 / JUCO from New England Prep School 6"7
Powell 6"6
Upchurch 6'7

and Mark Hill as a starter or 6 man. Hopefully Eaves is smart enough to abandoned the multiple quick 3-point strategy of two years ago. If not than his fate is more than likely sealed. Lets hope he use all these long athletic type players to post up smaller guards and slash to the rack drawing alot of fouls.

Speeding up the game does not mean you have to take 3 pointers practicaly every off. possesion.

[oleschoolaggie]

other than upchurch, i don't know if there's anyone else on the roster who is willing to "bang" in the paint. that's gonna be a major problem. i don't see how this team can improve this season with the loss of coleman and lester. no team wins with "zero" inside presence. we're in trouble...

[thefriscotxaggie]

Christian Henry ? I did not see enough of him to get a real feel for his style of play. About the same size as Upchurch 6'8 210

[aggie2ru]

Oh well----Here we go again!!!!! You know how we did last year....If you think it's gonna be better than last year-- nuthing I can do about!! Did you REALLY think we would be better after losing Coleman and NO replacement?? I believe Jerry "Mr..500 in MEAC " MUST be related to sum of you. How much is he paying you guys to sell ghosts about the sad, sad state of affairs that is called MBB??? WAKE UP, WAKE UP!!! He is NOT the Man!!! I believe in being realistic. Do I hope for the best? Hail yeah! Do I know better? HAIL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[aggie75]

I thought someone posted that Henry is no longer on the roster.